Recurrent movement on California's Imperial Fault caused right-lateral fault offset at Interstate 8.
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- What is the relationship between faults and earthquakes ... - USGS.gov (usgs.gov)
- https://www.flickr.com/photos/38037974@N00/4532014041 (flickr.com)
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